Thyreos is a specialized, independent consulting firm led by Brian Besser, a seasoned and accomplished senior operations executive celebrated for his expertise in cultivating high-performance teams and enhancing organizational integrity. During a career dedicated to pursuing excellence through servant-leadership, Mr. Besser has effectively managed global operations and compliance initiatives, skillfully identified and mitigated risks, and protected businesses, sensitive information, and reputations on an international scale.

Drawing upon 34 years of extensive public-safety sector experience, Mr. Besser champions a collaborative "working together" approach that prioritizes individuals as the cornerstone of success. His tenure as a senior leader with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) encompassed multiple assignments across the United States, including his role as Director of the DEA’s global Diversion Control Program in Washington, D.C. In this capacity, he oversaw the regulation of over 2 million DEA registrants throughout the entire pharmaceutical supply chain, while spearheading efforts to prevent, detect, and investigate the diversion of controlled substances and listed chemicals. Employing a relationship-centric leadership approach, Mr. Besser effectively guided a diverse workforce of 1,700 professionals to fulfill the DEA’s mission.

Mr. Besser possesses a comprehensive skill set that emphasizes strategic planning, cross-functional team development, collaboration, and fostering productive industry partnerships. If your organization seeks a leader who places people at the forefront and consistently strives to unlock the potential of individuals, teams, and the broader enterprise while leveraging relationships to propel your vision forward, Thyreos would be delighted to explore a partnership with you.